YES is the right answer which I am sure you know.Many studies show that the 'Good' fats in fish have a wide positive influence on our general health. Studies show that ingestion of EPA has, in some patients, more effective improvement for depression than medical antidepressant medication. Sixty nine percent of the patient receiving 1 gram of EPA daily had a 50% reduction in depression symptoms. Higher doses did not seem to improve the benefits. In a study of 1600 elderly people in France Pascale Barberger-Gateau, PhD, found people who ate fish or other type of seafood at least once a week were 34% less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease or any other form of dementia. A correlation was noted, those with higher education were the ones eating the most seafood and a further 7% reduction of risk.Omega 3 fish oil's have been show to inhibit the activity of aggrecanes enzymes involved in the breaking down of joint tissue.This information is intended to empower you to make the lifestyle changes appropriate for you and your family. I hope it helps.Of note the Omega-3 fish oils blocked/inhibited the activity COX-2, much like the prescription drug Celebrex. Omega-6 have NO effect on COX-2. Better together,Victor J. Genchi, D.D.S., M.D.References:Proceeding of nutrition Society, 2002;61:381-389Archives of General Psychiatry, 2002;59:913-919British Medical Journal, 2002;325:932-933

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​As a practicing Internal medicine physician, the trends that patients have chosen indicate the desire for Natural healthcare options is at the top of their list.It has always been a passion of mine to use 'common sense' lifestyle improvements as a first step on the path to Optimum health. That being said I will dedicate as much of the blog and pages of this sit to pointing out suggestions as we step along the path to OPTIMAL HEALTH together. All the best,​Dr G

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